Empty Seats at Trump's Final Rallies: A Sign of Waning Support?

Former U. S. President Donald Trump recently embarked on a four-rally tour across three states. His first stop was in Raleigh, North Carolina's J. S. Dorton Arena, where many seats sat empty during his 90-minute speech. Despite Trump's frequent boasts about crowd sizes, his final campaign push wasn't as well-attended as he claimed. Social media users and Vice President Kamala Harris's team even highlighted the empty seats. Trump's final day of campaigning included stops in Pennsylvania, with rallies in Reading and Pittsburgh. However, his crowds were smaller than expected. In Greensboro, North Carolina, he had to close off the upper section of the arena. Even the lower section wasn't fully occupied. The same was true at his final stop in Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum.

Crowd sizes have become a sensitive topic for Trump. During their September debate, Harris mentioned reports of supporters leaving his rallies early. This sparked a fierce response from Trump, who has since denied any attendance issues. On Thursday, at a benefit with former Fox host Tucker Carlson, Trump addressed Harris's debate remark. He claimed his rallies are the biggest in history and never have empty seats. He even joked that if he saw people leaving, he'd end the rally on a positive note.

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